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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 474.48 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 474.48 and 247.39 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 474.48 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/474.48 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 474.48 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 117,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,381.61/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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